JR Kansai Area Pass
JR Kansai Area Pass
Highlights
JR Kansai Area Pass offers unlimited train rides across western Japan.
Conveniently visit top Kansai cities like Kyoto and Osaka by train.
Flexible JR Kansai Pass options available for 1, 2, 3, or 4 days.
Enjoy KKday-exclusive prices and SIM card bundles for added value.
For more ticket booking instructions and purchase information, please refer to the JR Pass Japan Rail Pass page.
－What You Can Expect－
Explore some of Japan’s most popular destinations with the JR West Kansai Area
Pass. Travel through the entire region at backpacker prices and enjoy
unlimited access on all JR trains (except Hokkaido Shinkansen). Check out the
ancient city of Kyoto and marvel at the Fushimi Inari Shrine or visit
Universal Studios in Osaka for a fun day out. Explore quaint Nara and use your
pass to discover some of Japan’s most respected Buddhist temples alongside
lush cherry blossom gardens. Choose from a 1, 2, 3, or 4-day pass and to make
the best out of your itinerary!
- Get unlimited rides on the Kansai-Airport Express “HARUKA” and local trains (including Rapid and Special Rapid services) with non-reserved seats, and WEST JAPAN JR BUS in the area; please note that the pass must be used within the valid period and the service range is subject to change
－Physical Ticket (Redemption Required) Introduction－
Kansai Area Pass: Within the validity period, unlimited rides on HARUKA/rapid/ordinary trains between Kansai Airport (KIX) - Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Wakayama, Shiga, Tsuruga, Iga Ueno
Validity Period: 1/2/3/4 days from the start date, travelers must designate the date of use upon redemption (within 30 days of redemption)
To reserve a seat, please present the JR PASS to the Green ticket counter or Green ticket machine. Seat reservation is not allowed until JR PASS is successfully redeemed
- On-site seat reservation
guidelinesTicket Range:
Kansai Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map.
- Valid trains are below:
- Reserved seats on Kansai-airport Express HARUKA
- Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines
The pass is only valid on WEST JAPAN JR BUS route buses within the valid area. The pass cannot be used on expressway buses
These trains below cannot be used:
- Both Reserved and Non-reserved seats on Express Trains excluding Kansai-
airport Express HARUKA- The Special Rapid "A Seat" paid seating Service
- Bullet Train "SHINKANSEN"
Transport services and routes covered by this pass
Tickets must be redeemed at the designated ticket counters in Japan. In addition to the JR Green ticket counters for JR PASS eMCO ticket pick-up, west Japan stations have Green JR ticket machines labeled "5489" for ticket pick-up
- Ticket exchange service at the ticket machine is only available for travelers with an e-passport. Travelers without an e-passport need to approach the ticket counter for manual ticket exchange (more info)
- See the official website for how to redeem and use the pass for Kyoto City Subway, Keihan Railway, or Hankyu Railway
** Kyoto City Subway 1-day Ticket and Keihan Railway 1-day Ticket must be
exchanged and used within the validity period of your JR Kansai Area Pass
－ WEST QR E-Ticket －
JR Kansai Area Pass
With the Kansai Area Pass, travelers can enjoy unlimited rides on the HARUKA
Express, as well as local and rapid trains, between Kansai Airport and major
destinations including Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Wakayama, Shiga,
Tsuruga, and Iga-Ueno during the validity period.Validity Period: You must specify the intended start date when redeeming the ticket (the selected date must be within 30 days from the date of redemption). Once activated, the pass is valid for 1/2/3/4 consecutive days starting from the first day of use.
The "WEST QR E-Ticket" is used differently from the "physical ticket". There is no need to exchange tickets at the station. You only need your smartphone to use the ticket and access the ride.
- For more information, please visit the official website of the WEST QR Kansai Area Pass (Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Korean).
- Since it currently does not include bonus passes such as the Kyoto Subway 1-Day Pass, the Keihan Kyoto Sightseeing One-Day Pass, or the Hankyu One-Day Pass, and cannot be used on West Japan JR Buses, purchasing the WEST QR E-Ticket saves you JPY 300.
What's included
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Additional information
ー Physical Ticket Purchase Notes ー
- Please visit the official website for service range info
- Each adult or Japan JR Kansai Area Pass holder may bring 2 children aged 1 - 5 for free, the third (and so on) child will require a child pass, please consider before booking
- Free admission for children aged under 1
- Children who require a reserved seat in an ordinary car and individual children are required to purchase a child pass
- This ticket allows for a maximum of two rides in the designated seating area
ー WEST QR E-Ticket Purchase Notes ー
- Use your smartphone to visit the "WEST QR Service Website" and scan the QR Code to pass through the automatic ticket gate. For detailed instructions, please refer to this guide.
- If all reserved seats have been unavailable or if you have not reserved a seat in advance, you can use the unreserved seat directly.
- Unused WEST QR tickets are fully refundable within the validity period.
- Preparation:
1. Collect the "WEST QR Ticket (Voucher)".
2. Access the "WEST QR Service Website" from the link on your "WEST QR Ticket".
3. Enter a valid email address, a custom password, and your country to complete account creation.
4. After logging in to the "WEST QR Service Website", a pop-up window will appear asking you whether to bind your ticket. Please select the option you wish to use.
※You can also enter the serial number on the "WEST QR Service website" to bind.
5. "HARUKA" reserved seats can be selected on the "WEST QR Service website" and seats can be reserved from 30 days in advance to 3 minutes before the train departure.
※Note: "HARUKA" reserved seats cannot be reserved at the ticket machines or windows in the stations. You can only select seats from the "WEST QR ticket exclusive seats". If the reserved seats are unavailable, you can select non-reserved seats or "WEST QR reserved seats" on other trains. - Steps for using on the day:
1. Visit the "WEST QR Service website" and log in using your registered account.
2. Select the ticket you want to use from the ticket list.
3. Click the "Start Using" button on the ticket details page to submit your application to activate the ticket.
※Please only activate your ticket on the day of use!
※Once you click "Start using", the ticket will be considered used even if you did not use it on that day.
4. The QR Code will be displayed on the ticket details page. Align the QR CODE with the red QR CODE scanner on the automatic gate to pass through the gate. - Reminders:
※If there is no QR Code scanner at the ticket gate, please use the scanning area with the "WEST QR" logo near the gate to complete the verification and pass through the gate.
※Screenshots or printouts of QR codes are not accepted.
※QR Code information needs to be collected when passing through the gate. Please use a smartphone with internet connection.
※For detailed usage info, please refer to this guide.
※When scanning the QR CODE, please disable the "Rapid Transit Card" setting on your phone to avoid duplicate deductions. If you accidentally use an IC card to enter the station, please notify the on-site staff directly to cancel the entry record on the card.
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